Twitter Reaction: What fans are saying about Jaylon Smith’s release

In-season surprise: Cowboys released LB Jaylon Smith, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2021

“Why did the Cowboys release Jaylon Smith?” pic.twitter.com/TWiXYpRIGJ

— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) October 6, 2021

No matter what yall think about his play and celebrations, Jaylon Smith is a good dude who overcame a lot of odds and doubts that he would ever play again. Helped a lot of minority businesses get financial assistance. He is a good businessman and will be successful

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) October 6, 2021

The Jaylon Smith play that Cowboys fans will probably remember most from his time in Dallas. At Houston, Week 5 in 2018. Fourth-and-goal from the 1 with 10 seconds left in the first half. pic.twitter.com/Ht3Our5QQQ

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) October 6, 2021

Cowboys still owe LB Jaylon Smith $7.2 million for this season. https://t.co/gaL9WDGDTk

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 6, 2021

Life comes at you fast…. 2 days ago Jaylon Smith was leading the pregame huddle……now he’s cut. pic.twitter.com/Ll1SpRdYxd

— DC (@DylansRawTake) October 6, 2021

Can confirm. My sources tell me the #Cowboys tried unsuccessfully to trade Jaylon Smith. “He did everything we asked him to” but ultimately the play of guys like Keanu Neal, Leighton Vander Esch and I’m told perhaps increased use now of Jabril Cox led to the move bc of ⬇️ https://t.co/2YkPjxS6Ij

— Jane Slater (@SlaterNFL) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith getting released is not shocking to anyone who is a Cowboys fan

The timing is the only weird part

— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) October 6, 2021

This was probably the game Cowboys seen enough of Jaylon Smith..sheesh pic.twitter.com/cCtr8JF97R

— Breakemdown (@pettyhardaway30) October 6, 2021

The #Cowboys had a Jaylon Smith problem. His contract was guaranteed for injury in 2022.

Better to release him now than risk being on the hook for his salary.

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith after giving up a 20 yard reception but getting the tackle pic.twitter.com/HMLusjsmkn

— Dee (@Deee909) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith hadn't played well the last couple of years…..its a shame because he seems like a great dude and he overcame a lot….I'm glad for him personally he got a big payday…

— Matt Stepp (@Matt_Stepp817) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith play like me when NFL 2K was out and I was tryna play in first person pic.twitter.com/5RfFpAqotZ

— II (@SmithTheIInd) September 28, 2021

Today will be the Cowboys' first regular-season practice without Jaylon Smith since his 2016 rookie season when Smith sat out with a traumatic knee injury. For four-plus seasons, he never missed a game. Never carried an injury game status designation. Made 50 straight starts.

— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) October 6, 2021

We’re told Jaylon Smith spent part of the day w #Cowboys owner Jerry Jones … who informed him of the goodbye decision. https://t.co/dofIVuTOxg

— fishsports (@fishsports) October 6, 2021

JAYLON SMITH FROM THE TOP ROPE pic.twitter.com/1Is7XjJiHr

— David Howman (@_DH44_) September 29, 2021

Snaps by game for Jaylon Smith this season:

Week 1: 16
Week 2: 54
Week 3: 50

Week 4: 28 📉
His $9.2M base salary for 2022 was guaranteed for injury and Dallas didn't feel comfortable with that. Decide to pull the plug now.

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) October 6, 2021

the first ohio state player who checked on jaylon smith after jaylon wrecked his knee in the 2016 fiesta bowl was zeke elliott pic.twitter.com/T8sIJltz64

— michael taddow (@MichaelTaddow) October 6, 2021

OK family we’re gonna have to move on Jaylon Smith you will always be a cowboy #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/ScGMMLsZ11

— Steven Smith Sr. (@ssmith3553) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith’s release means that they are ready for Jabril Cox to get some playing time.

— Alec Cash 🙏🏾✍🏾 (@Cashsports_23) October 6, 2021

Most likely the reason the cowboys made this decision.

Jaylon Smith contract
• 6 yr(s) / $68,421,000

Micah Parsons contract
• 4 yr(s) / $17,079,793

— America’s Team ✭ (@RoadToSix) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith walking in the facility today…pic.twitter.com/fqP7gUNKv3

— 𝙅𝙤𝙨𝙚 ✭ (@notjoseluis4) October 6, 2021

The Giants should 100% be calling Jaylon Smith… he played 16 games for 3 consecutive years and had 154 tackles in 2020!

Hasn’t played particularly well this season but the Giants NEED MLB help and he would be cheap on a minimum deal 💪

Thoughts?

— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith three best seasons in the NFL came playing MLB. Cowboys moved him to WLB these past two years and they have been his worst. Put him back at MLB (the position WFT needs) and he might be very good again. #WashingtonFootball

— KB 🏈 (@KBHTTR91) October 6, 2021

Teams out here releasing Stephon Gilmore and Jaylon Smith, but #WashingtonFootball is afraid to let Dustin Hopkins go.

But I digress… pic.twitter.com/kIbggQVCWb

— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith to Washington to good not to happen. He gets revenge on Dallas and upgrades the biggest weakness on our Defense.

— Notorious Z (@DCzWall) October 6, 2021

Jaylon Smith release makes sense and makes no sense at the same time. You know?

— Will Cain (@willcain) October 6, 2021